Northern Kentucky University (NKU) was founded in 1968 and is part of the metropolitan area of greater Cincinnati. NKU is a learner-centered institution committed to lifelong public access to education with an emphasis on high quality, affordable education. Thirteen major buildings are of modern, contemporary architectural design and are set on 398 acres of rolling countryside. On campus, construction is complete for the new Student Union building which features a grand ballroom, food court, lounges and game rooms. Adjacent to campus, the Bank of Kentucky Center, a 9,400 seat arena and convention center is a new addition to campus. Both the new Student Union and Bank of Kentucky Center opened in Fall 2008. Griffin Hall, currently under construction, will be the new state-of-the-art home to the College of Informatics. NKU has an enrollment approximately 15,000 students and employs about 900 full-time staff and 500 full-time faculty. NKU offers 70 bachelor's degrees, 6 associate, 20 graduate, 1 juris doctorate and 1 doctorate in Education Leadership. NKU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). There are more than 140 student organizations and NKU Athletics competes in the Great Lakes Valley conference.
General Information
Not Selective, Large School, Public School, Urban/Major City, Co-Ed, Graduate Students - Low, Low Cost, Handicapped Student Services, Note taking Services, Study Abroad, Advanced Placement/CLEP, Cooperative Work Experience, Reserve Officers - Training Corps (ROTC), Campus Publications, Dormitories, Foreign Student Organizations, Honor Student Organizations, Minority Student Organizations, Radio/TV Station, Religious Organizations, Social Fraternities and Sororities, Student Government, Student/Faculty Ratio - Medium
Campus Description
300-acre campus in Highland Heights, seven miles from Cincinnati, Ohio; branch campus in Covington. Airport, bus, and train serve Cincinnati. Public transportation serves campus.
Other Admission Requirements
GED accepted, TOEFL test ONLY required, SAT/ACT tests NOT required, Financial statement NOT required, Advance deposit NOT required, Pre-application form NOT required
Costs
2010-2011 In-state tuition and fees: $7,315; Out-of-state tuition and fees: $14,083
